Audi e-tron Sportback vs Land Rover Defender 130
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Land Rover Defender 130
Overview
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium S line | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | — |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | electric | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2023 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $74,000 | $74,000 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $74,999 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $94,242 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $134,235 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 14 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 78 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 218 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 95 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 10 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 24 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 402 hp (best) | 296 hp |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft (best) | 347 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 (best) | — |
| Cargo volume | 54.5 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 4,000 lbs | 8,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,058 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,787 lbs | 5,570 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115 in | 119 in (best) |
| Length | 193 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 76.2 in | 79 in (best) |
| Height | 65 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi e-tron SportbackPremium S line | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi e-tron Sportback | Land Rover Defender 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium S line $74,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $74,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus S line $81,000 MSRP | X-Dynamic SE $83,600 MSRP |
| 3 | Prestige S line $89,300 MSRP | Outbound $86,400 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Vertex $105,000 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Certified2025 Land Rover Defender 130
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Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic•Ebony15,295 mi$78,999Land Rover Tulsa
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Used2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Fuji White•Light Cloud/Lunar708 mi$92,980Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
New2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Santorini Black•Ebony15 mi$98,874Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2024 Land Rover Defender 130
X
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic•Vintage Tan/Ebony37,502 mi$74,999Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Audi e-tron Sportback vs Land Rover Defender 130 FAQ
- Which is better: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback vs 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback starts lower at $74,000. Live Land Rover Defender 130 listings start at $74,999.
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (218).
- Which has better horsepower: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback leads on horsepower in this comparison (402).
- Which has better seats: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback vs 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback (5/5 NHTSA overall).